{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/639c3b8ebcab760012fb6a72/698c9b4b5a0d566e5b27fbc8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tom Savage on the state of Irish rugby","description":"<p>ON THIS week's podcast, we are joined by Three Red Kings’ Tom Savage after Ireland’s 36-14 defeat at the hands of France in Paris.</p><p><br></p><p>This wasn’t the greatest night for Andy Farrell’s side as they started their 6 Nations campaign with a loss.</p><p><br></p><p>Multiple questions came in the aftermath, mainly about where Irish rugby was going after such a damaging defeat.</p><p><br></p><p>Savage delves into this and the ongoing debate of who should play out-half, Sam Prendergast or Innishannon’s Jack Crowley.</p><p><br></p><p>Teams who are going well though are Cork’s inter-county GAA teams who are unbeaten across all codes in the National Leagues.</p><p><br></p><p>The hurlers made it three wins from three last weekend in beating Tipperary (0-29 to 0-22), while the footballers hope to replicate that record when they travel to Offaly this Sunday.</p><p><br></p><p>The LGFA side face Armagh and can go up to second with a win while the camogie team begin their season on Saturday when they make the trip to Waterford.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>All this and more on this week's <em>Star Sport Podcast. </em>Watch above. Listen on <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/67y2N80Jdbx7z6W6m0KbHl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>, <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-southern-star-sport-podcast/id1452516283\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a>, by using the player below or by searching 'Southern Star Sport Podcast' wherever you get yours.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow our hosts on X: <a href=\"https://x.com/matt_hurley01\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@matt_hurley01</a> and <a href=\"https://x.com/KieranMcC_SS\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@KieranMcC_SS</a></p><p><br></p><p>Produced by <a href=\"https://x.com/matt_hurley01\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Matthew Hurley</a></p><p><br></p><p>***</p><p><br></p><p>The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.</p><p><br></p><p>Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For more visit <a href=\"https://accesscu.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.accesscu.ie</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to The Southern Star's digital edition for less than €2 per week via <a href=\"https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Southern Star"}